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Hartalika Teej Vrat Katha - in Hindi
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Hariyali Teej 2011 date, Hariyali teej, Hariyali teez festival, celebrate hariyali teej, pooja, process, ritual, hariyali teej katha, teej women fast, ladies, female
Date: In 2011 Hariyali teej is on 2nd of August 2011.
On this day Ladies, worship moon and wear green coloured clothes. Hariyali Teej also called Teejen is celebrated with extreme mirth and devotion by womenfolk. It falls in the Shukla Paksha of Shravana, corresponding to the month of August. As the name says, Hariyali Teej relates to greenery. On this day, many women clad themselves in green colored clothes and wear green bangles. A special puja is performed to worship moon. Traditional singing of songs and dance escalates the verve of Haryali Teej celebrations.
Hariyali Teej : Hariyali Teej is also known as "Chooti Teej","Sinjara Teej" and "Shravani Teej" too. According to Hindu Calendar, the bright half (Shukla paksha) of Shravan month is known as Shravani Maas. The third day of Shravani Mass is also known as Haryali Teej. The festival is dedicated for women. As the name says, Hariyali Teej relates to greenery. On this day, many women clad themselves in green colored clothes and wear green bangles. A special puja is performed to worship moon.
How to celebrate
A day before Hariyali Teej, women celebrate 'Sindhare'. It is a significant day for newly wed brides. On her first "Sindhara" after marriage, it is customary to receive clothes and ornaments from her Mother-in-law. On Hariyali Teej, women gather to worship moon. The puja performed on this occasion is done with milk, curd and flowers.
After marriage on the first sawan girls should not stay at in-laws-house. A day before Hariyali Teej, women celebrate 'Sinjara'. It is a significant day for newly wed brides. On her first ‘Sinjara’ after marriage, it is customary to receive clothes and ornaments from her Mother-in-law. On Hariyali Teej, women gather to worship moon. The puja performed on this occasion is done with milk, curd and flowers.
Women adorn their hands with beautiful ‘Mehandi’ patterns. All women who has husband offer ‘Suhagi’ after touching feet of mother-in-law. If this is not possible it could be performed with any elder (sister-in-law) in family. Women also apply ‘Aalta’ which represent that they have a ‘Suhagin’
It is mainly observed by married women of Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and UP.
The day is enjoyed with full craze that even the Gujarati women adopt the Rajasthani traditions. In Gujarat, special Garba dance is arranged. Women in their traditional clothes, carry pots on their heads and dance singing songs in praise of Goddess Parvati.
In Maharashtra, women wear green bangles, green clothes, golden bindis and kajal for luck. They distribute beautifully painted coconuts to their female relatives and friends and offer fresh fruit and green vegetables to the goddess as thanks giving. Hartalika Teej 2011 date, Hartalika teej, Hartalika teez festival, celebrate Hartalika teej, pooja, process, ritual, Hartalika teej katha, teej women fast, ladies, female
Hartalika Teej 2011 date, Hartalika teej, Hartalika teez festival, celebrate Hartalika teej, pooja, process, ritual, Hartalika teej katha, teej women fast, ladies, female
Hartalika Teej is an important Hindu fasting observed by Hindu women and is dedicated to Goddess Parvati in North India. Hartalika Teej 2011 date is August 31.Hartalika Teej falls on the third day of the first fortnight of the month of 'Bhadra'. It is a three-day festival which is celebrated by women in honor of Parvati Ma. It is one of three Teej festivals and is mainly observed in North India and western parts of India. Hartalika Teez is observed mainly in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and is some parts of Maharashtra.
Popular belief is that by observing Hartalika Teej Vrat unmarried women will get good husbands. This Teez is observed by both married and unmarried women. Married women observe the Vrat for a happy and peaceful married life.
Hartalika Teej is based on the intense austerities (tapas) observed by Goddess Parvathi to get Lord Shiva as her husband. It is believed that Goddess Parvati will bless those women who observe the Vrat.
Married ladies come back to their parents home to celebrate the festival. Hartalika Teej is the time to adorn oneself with new clothes and jewelry. Applying mehndi on hands and feet is a unique feature of Hartalika Teej celebrations. Women usually dress up in green colored clothes, wear golden bindi and apply a thick layer of kajal. They do their best to look beautiful at the time of Hartalika Teej.
Teej Puja Process
Women either gather at a nearby temple or a garden where the puja is arranged. The main puja takes place with holy offerings of flowers, sweets and coins. A semi-circle is created and an idol of Goddess Parvati is kept in the middle. A pujarin or all the ladies together narrate the holy Teej Katha. Young girls also sit to listen the auspicious katha. While listening to the katha, women are expected to put their mind and thoughts towards their soul mate.
When the puja gets over women offer fruits, flowers and other holy items and seek blessings of Goddess Parvati for marital bliss. Another very important part of Teej Puja is the oil lamp which should be kept alight throughout the night as it is bad omen if it dies away.
At some places, after paying homage to Goddess Parvati, women bath with red mud found on the roots of the sacred Datiwan bush. This is an act of purification. It is believed that a woman is absolved from all sins after taking this holy bath.
At the end of the day, women share their happiness and joy by dancing and singing traditional songs in praise of Lord Shiva and her consort Parvati.
Gift Ideas For Wives |
- Jewellery Set - May be a simple gold plated set, or a diamond ear rings. It could be anything varying from a simple ring to an expensive diamond/pearl set.
- Clothes - Women love clothes, a nice silk saree with matching bangles or jwellery set Or a nice Salwar Suit. Prefer ethnic keeping the occassion in mind
- Flowers - U might also simply send flowers with some sweets.
- Accessories - A Leather purse, a watch, anything else u can think of.
Gift Ideas For Husbands |
If your husband is living far of and u wish to give a gift to him. You might send him a nice flower bookey.
You are already keeping a fast for him for his long life, so flowers to show your love with some sweets would be a good idea. And you should expect a good gift from him. :)) After all you are adding years to his life, what can be a bigger gift than this.:)
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